, 1887-09-13
TOW N TALK.
cosby Little paragraphs Picked UP
Throughout the City.


A general court martial will convene al
Fort Sidney, Neb., on the 18th inst.
At l o'clock this morning TO days train
from the West was reported on time.
V...Baker and wife have sold lot 8 in
block l46 to Mrs. Lawrence Parisat.
The consideration stated is $500.
In the chambers yesterday Judge Ma,
ginnis heard evidence in the Beaver Dam
and other seemingly interminable ditch
cases.
The old Union Pacific train dispatcher's
Office has been removed to Fort Russell,
where 1t will be utilized as a station
house.
Mayor Riner visited Laramie Yesterday.
While eating breakfast in the Thornburg
house some thief appropriated his honor
head covering.
Two stamp mills are in operation in the
South Pass gold mining district, while
several arastras or stone crushers are used
in extracting gold from the ores in that
section.
Johann Baumgartau, the individual
who pilfered SIS from the trunk of his
roommate about ten days ago, has been
liberated. The complaining witness with
drew the charge.
There was a first rate ball game south
OF the track Sunday afternoon. The
weather was propitious and the PLAYERS in
excellent form. The boys played until
darkness interfered.
VIM. Grant, the negro accused Of
creating a disturbance upon the premises
of Margaret Henne, pleaded not guilty in
Judge Lees court yesterday. His trial
will occur to morrow afternoon.
An improved Burton car, containing
twelve magnificent Clydesdale Rorses, was
attached to a westbound fast freight train
last evening. The animals will be exhib.
tied at the Sacramento, Cal, fair.
Joe Dapita. the young Bohemian who
is held as a witness in the case of The
Territory VS.. John Lynch, will be sent to
school by Sheriff S~harpless. Joe is ID
years of age and quite intelligent.
Persons having business on the south
side complain hat the street crossings are
kept almost continually blocked with
trains. This is most frequently due to
carelessness and certainly is a nuisance
that should be abated.
The Y. NJ. G. A. gymnasium apparatus
was moved into the new hall Of the SO.
ciety yesterday. The Keefe building,
occupied by the association, has been
leased for a long period, aud will hereaf
ter be known as the Y. NJ. G. A. hall.
The last member of the Lusk contin-
gent departs for the north this
morning. They will be missed by all,
and particularly by Sheriff Sharpless, who
was especially solicitous as to the welfare
of the boys during their stay in this city.
The eastbound train travelled at a re-
markable rate of speed between Laramie
and this city yesterday, covering almost a
mile per mute between several stations
this side of Sherman. Fifty minutes lost
time was recovered in the fity-six miles.
Matte from the Silver Crown smelter
is now enroute to an eastern refinery. The
enterprising men who have invested SO
much in Silver Crown, and thereby evil
denced their unwavering confidence in the
camp, will soon begin to realize upon
their Investments.
There was a small blaze at the Western
hotel Sunday evening. But for the
prompt action of the fire department the
old landmarks occupied by Chas. Kimme,
Geo Bescherer and G. G. Strom could
scarcely have been saved. Mr.. Kimme
suitably rewarded the firemen for their
valuable services.
Preliminary papers in the divorce suit
of May Davis VS.. w. f. Davis were filed
in.the Office of the clerk of court yester-
day. Three foreigners also renowned all
allegiance to powers, princes and poten-
tates other than the rulers of the land
over which the stars and stripes float and
the American eagle screams liberty"
DR.. A. Judson Gray and family left for
San Diego, CAL, Sunday evening. They
will permanently reside in that city here
after. The change is made on account of
Mrs. Gray's failing health The best
wishes OF the entire community go with
the family. DR.. Gray is not only a splen-
did physician, but also an accomplished
gentleman. His wife is an estimable lady
and a devout christian.
Fine Fur Goods.